Author Archives: billmanzi

Together We Can, Together We Must

Posted on May 21, 2009 by billmanzi

With tensions continuing to ratchet up between the Governor and the Legislature it appears that opposition to Governor Patrick has created bipartisan comity in the State Senate. The Governor has reiterated his threat to veto the sales tax hike, calling … Continue reading →

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Republicans Take on the Speaker

Posted on May 20, 2009 by billmanzi

Speaker Nancy Pelosi is under withering fire from the Republicans, although I doubt that any real damage has been done to her. As best I understand the Republican starting argument they say that Pelosi is guilty of not objecting to … Continue reading →

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Sales Tax Increase Passes Senate

Posted on May 19, 2009 by billmanzi

The increase in the sales tax passed the State Senate tonight, increasing the rate to 6.25%. This increase is exactly what the House passed, and guarantees the Governor will be faced with the issue of holding to his veto threat … Continue reading →

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State Senate Predictions

Posted on May 19, 2009 by billmanzi

The State Senate will today begin budget deliberations, and first up will be revenue amendments. It appears likely that the Senate will follow the House by passing an increase in the sales tax to 6.25% from 5%. It now appears … Continue reading →

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Lacrosse Comes to Methuen

Posted on May 18, 2009 by billmanzi

Methuen’s Recreation Department has just started a lacrosse league, and recently had its first home game at the stadium. It was a great event, and I was delighted to be there to see the kids enjoying this great sport. We … Continue reading →

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Governor Sanford Mumbles a Non Response

Posted on May 17, 2009 by billmanzi

The Republican Party has been born again on the evils of deficit spending, after running up some pretty big red ink while they were in charge. And yet despite the Republicans new found enthusiasm for deficit fighting they seem to … Continue reading →

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Lt. Governor on Statewide Forums

Posted on May 16, 2009 by billmanzi

Lt. Governor Tim Murray talks about the series of statewide community forums taking place across Massachusetts on the budget and economy.

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The President on Health Care and Energy

Posted on May 16, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama spends this weekly address dealing with health care and energy, with an accent on agreement reached by major stakeholders in each area. The health care agreement has garnered a lot of press, with some of the same folks … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Month Karen Fitzgerald

Posted on May 14, 2009 by billmanzi

MAYOR MANZI NAMES KAREN FITZGERALD AS THE MAY ARTIST OF THE MONTH Methuen Art Teacher’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named Karen Fitzgerald as the May Artist of the Month. Karen is an … Continue reading →

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Comic Relief

Posted on May 13, 2009 by billmanzi

There have been continual postings here on the Massachusetts budget crisis, and the news really has been uniformly bad. As a Mayor it is hard to find something to smile about lately. But just when you might think that you … Continue reading →

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